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Two million ex-smokers currently vape in England

Written by | 29 Nov 2024

About one in five people who have stopped smoking for more than a year in England currently vape, equivalent to 2.2 million people, according to a new study… read more.

Study: Online E-cigarette retailers fail to comply with sale regulations

Written by | 14 Nov 2024

Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor… read more.

Women entering menopause later in life at greater risk for asthma

Written by | 7 Nov 2024

Many studies suggest that an earlier age at menopause is more detrimental to a woman’s health, leading to an increased risk for adverse health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes,… read more.

UK health leaders urge chancellor to invest in a smoke-free UK

Written by | 20 Oct 2024

Over 200 leading doctors, professional bodies and charities are urging the chancellor to use the budget on 30 October to invest in creating a smoke free UK as… read more.

Attention seniors! It’s never too late to stop smoking

Written by | 14 Oct 2024

Quitting smoking even as late as at 75 years of age can meaningfully increase a person’s life expectancy, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published… read more.

Tax, smoke-free legislation, and anti-smoking campaigns linked to smoking reduction

Written by | 9 Oct 2024

Tobacco use remains a significant global health challenge, despite extensive control measures at both national and international levels. Smoking continues to be a leading cause of premature death,… read more.

Newborn breast feeding reduces risk of asthma

Written by | 28 Sep 2024

Infants fed exclusively with breast milk during their hospitalization at birth are less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, according to research presented on Sept. 27 at… read more.

Saline nasal drops reduce the duration of the common cold in young children by two days

Written by | 11 Sep 2024

Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children by two days, according to a study that will be presented at the… read more.

Young vapers perform worse in exercise testing

Written by | 10 Sep 2024

Young people who vape perform worse than non-vapers in tests designed to measure their capacity for exercise, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS)… read more.

Quitting smoking nearly halves heart attack risk, cutting down does little

Written by | 3 Sep 2024

According to research presented today at ESC Congress 2024, 1 patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smoking at any timepoint after their diagnosis reduced their risk… read more.

Inhaler misuse leads to mismanagement of COPD symptoms, increased exacerbations

Written by | 26 Aug 2024

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person’s ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper inhaler use is… read more.

Chronic cough may be hereditary

Written by | 25 Aug 2024

Chronic cough is among the most common reasons for seeking medical care, with middle-aged women the group most affected. New studies at Uppsala University also show that this… read more.

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